On Liberty by Mill, John Stuart
On Liberty by Mill, John Stuart
If you've been hunting for On Liberty by Mill, John Stuart, this paperback is a solid, well-printed copy. Runs to about 152 pages, so it's a serious read, but an accessible one, and a reliable reference to have on hand.
What it's about
On Liberty is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. On Liberty presents one of the most eloquent defenses of individual freedom in nineteenth-century social and political philosophy and is today perhaps the most widely read liberal argument in support of the value of liberty. On Liberty, Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he considers prerequisite to the higher pleasures, The summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill asserts that democratic ideals may result in the tyranny of the majority. Among the standards proposed are Mill's three basic liberties of individuals, his three legitimate objections to government intervention, and his two maxims regarding the relationship of the individual to society. On Liberty was a greatly influential and well-received work.
Book details
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 152
- ISBN: 9789394924949
- Published: 2022-08-29
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 0.9 x 21.6 cm
- Category: Academic
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